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1. Definition: 1. watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"

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1. Definition: 1. exonerate by means of an alibi

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1. Definition: 1. remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"

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1. Definition: 1. a note explaining an absence; "he had to get his mother to write an excuse for him"

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1. Definition: 1. someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

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1. Definition: 1. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

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1. Definition: 1. a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion; "there is reason to believe he is lying"

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1. Definition: 1. invest (money) so that it is not taxable

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1. Definition: 1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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1. Definition: 1. an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"

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1. Definition: 1. projecting part of a rampart or other fortification

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1. Definition: 1. surround with a stockade in order to fortify

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1. Definition: 1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

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1. Definition: 1. the capacity of an organism to defend itself against harmful environmental agents; "these trees are widely planted because of their resistance to salt and smog"

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1. Definition: 1. a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"

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1. Definition: 1. the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.; "friends provided a vindication of his position"

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